'Grand Theft Auto IV' sales top $500 million

'Grand Theft Auto IV' sales top $500 million

Video-game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. said Wednesday that sales of its popular and eagerly anticipated title Grand Theft Auto IV reached more than $500 million in its first week.

The company said it sold 3.6 million on its opening day alone, worth a retail value of $310 million worldwide.

Grand Theft Auto IV follows the exploits of Niko Bellic, an immigrant-turned-gangster who travels from Eastern Europe to Liberty City.